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irreverent

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ir⋅rev⋅er⋅ent

[i-rev-er-uhnt]
–adjective
not reverent; manifesting or characterized by irreverence; deficient in veneration or respect: an irreverent reply.

Origin:
1485–95; < L irreverent- (s. of irreverēns) disrespectful. See ir- 2 , reverent


ir⋅rev⋅er⋅ent⋅ly, adverb


irreligious, impious, profane.
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ir·rev·er·ent   (ĭ-rěv'ər-ənt)   
adj.  
  1. Lacking or exhibiting a lack of reverence; disrespectful.

  2. Critical of what is generally accepted or respected; satirical: irreverent humor.

ir·rev'er·ent·ly adv.
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